A Gangster and a Gentleman

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A Gangster and a Gentleman
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Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 9, 2002
Recorded20012002
Genre Hip hop
Length79:43
Label
Producer Swizz Beatz, the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue
Styles P chronology
A Gangster and a Gentleman
(2002)
Time Is Money
(2006)
Singles from A Gangster and a Gentleman
  1. "Good Times"
    Released: August 11, 2002
  2. "The Life"
    Released: 2002
Professional ratings
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RapReviews6/10 [3]
Stylus Magazine B [4]
XXL XL (4/5) [5]

A Gangster and a Gentleman is the debut studio album by American rapper Styles P. The album was released on July 9, 2002, through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. Styles P was the second member of the Lox to record a solo album, after Kiss Tha Game Goodbye by Jadakiss was released in August 2001.

Contents

The album contains production by the Alchemist, Rockwilder, Ayatollah, DJ Clue and Swizz Beatz who Styles had worked with previously on various Ruff Ryders recordings including the sophomore album We Are the Streets by The LOX. Californian hip-hop producer the Alchemist contributes two tracks. Guest performers include Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, J-Hood, Eve, Angie Stone, Lil' Mo, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch.

The album was certified Gold by RIAA on October 11, 2002.

Singles

The lead single "Good Times" peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and received massive nationwide airplay in 2002. [6] [7] The Ayatollah-produced bonus track "The Life" featuring Pharoahe Monch was also released as a single in 2002 through Rawkus Records.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"D. StylesStyles0:33
2."Good Times"David Styles, Kasseem Dean, M. McCleod, P. Sawyer, R. HankersonSaint Denson, Swizz Beatz 3:31
3."Y'all Know We In Here" (featuring P. Killer Trackz and Swizz Beatz)Styles, A. FieldsP. Killer Trackz3:48
4."A Gangster and a Gentleman"Styles P, Daniel Alan Maman The Alchemist 4:32
5."Black Magic" (featuring Angie Stone)Styles P, Maman, A. SmithThe Alchemist4:28
6."Daddy Get That Cash" (featuring Lil' Mo)Styles, D. Stinson, R. Grant, J. Johnson, D. McNeil Rockwilder, DJ Twinz3:40
7."Lick Shots" (performed by The LOX and J-Hood)Styles P, Sean Jacobs, Jason Phillips, J. Hood, DeanSwizz Beatz4:24
8."And I Came To..." (featuring Eve, Sheek Louch & Swizz Beatz)Styles P, Jacobs, E. Jeffers, DeanSwizz Beatz4:43
9."Get Paid" (featuring The Brodhead Kids)Styles P, L. LunnonMr. Devine3:43
10."Ass Bag" (skit)  2:00
11."I'm a Ruff Ryder" (featuring Jadakiss)Styles P, FieldsP. Killer Trackz3:45
12."Soul Clap"Styles P, M. Gomez, R. Mickens, C. Smith, D. Thomas, R. Westfield, R. Bell, G. BrownDJ Shok3:18
13."We Thugs (My Niggas)" (performed by The LOX)Styles P, E. Shaw, K. Ifill, R. Kimball, S. Lukather DJ Clue, DURO4:04
14."Styles" (featuring Jadakiss)Styles P, FieldsP. Killer Trackz3:54
15."Barbershop" (skit)  3:42
16."Listen"Styles P, D. Thornton, M. Hodges, A. GreenTank2:58
17."Niggas Flippin'" (skit)  1:12
18."Y'all Don't Wanna Fuck" (featuring M.O.P)Styles P, J. Grinnage, E. Murray, F. CrumTuneheadz4:34
19."Shit Done Changed" (skit) (featuring Garf)  2:07
20."Nobody Believes Me" (performed by The LOX featuring Cross)Styles P, GomezDJ Shok3:49
21."Dedication" (skit)  0:42
22."My Brother"Styles P, L. Lunnon, D. GrusinMr. Devine4:34
23."Outro"D. StylesStyles P, Jay "Icepick" Jackson2:33
24."The Life" (featuring Pharoahe Monch)Styles P, T. Jamerson Ayatollah 3:09

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